§ 64-10-206. Powers and Duties
The authority has the following powers: Perpetual succession in corporate name; Sue and be sued in its name; Adopt, use and alter a corporate seal, which shall be judicially noticed; Enter into such contracts and cooperative agreements with federal, state and local governments, with agencies of such governments, with private individuals, corporations, associations and other […]
§ 64-10-207. Issuance of Bonds, Notes or Other Obligations
The authority is authorized and empowered to issue its bonds, notes or other obligations from time to time for the purpose of paying in whole or in part the cost of acquiring necessary lands and interests therein, and of constructing and acquiring constructed facilities and improvements necessary to further the economy and growth of the […]
§ 64-10-208. Executive Director and Staff
The board is authorized to appoint an executive director and staff whose salaries shall be paid out of the revenues generated by the authority.
§ 64-10-117. Termination of East Tennessee Agribusiness Authority—transfer of Assets
On the date the interlocal governmental cooperative agreement that established the East Tennessee agribusiness authority is completely terminated in accordance with such agreement and upon the approval of two-thirds (2/3) of such counties so terminating such interlocal governmental cooperative agreement that the assets belonging to the East Tennessee agribusiness authority be transferred to the East […]
§ 64-10-118. Condemnation of Property for Operation, Improvement or Expansion
The authority may condemn in its own name any land, rights in land, easements, and/or rights-of-way that in the judgment of the wastewater board are necessary for the purposes of acquiring property for the operation, improvement and expansion of a system, and such property or interest in such property may be so acquired whether or […]
§ 64-10-119. Tax Exemption — Jurisdiction — Consent Not Required
The authority, its properties at any time owned by it, and the income and revenues derived from such properties are exempt from all state, county, and municipal taxation. Notwithstanding this subsection (a) and § 64-10-101(a), any property sold by the authority under a lease purchase agreement is not exempt from state, county, or municipal taxation. […]
§ 64-10-120. Powers of County, City or Utility District
Any county, city or utility district may take all actions under this part by resolution of its governing body. Any county, city or utility district shall have all powers necessary in order to further the purposes of this part, including, without limitation, the power to sell, lease, dedicate, donate or otherwise convey to the authority […]
§ 64-10-121. No Restriction or Limitation on Powers of County, City or Utility District — Powers Cumulative and Supplemental
Nothing contained in this part shall be construed as a restriction or a limitation upon any powers that a county, city or utility district might otherwise have under any laws of this state, but shall be construed as cumulative of and supplemental to any such powers. No proceedings, notice or approval shall be required with […]
§ 64-10-122. Authority to Contract
The authority is hereby authorized, whenever desirable by its board, to enter into contracts, agreements or other arrangements with any county, city or utility district regarding a system, any wastewater facility or any wastewater service of the authority. Any such contract or agreement may extend for any period not exceeding forty (40) years from the […]
§ 64-10-123. Authority Deemed a Local Government Unit
For the purposes of this part, title 4, chapter 31, and title 68, chapter 221, the authority shall be deemed to be a local government unit and shall be eligible for the same grants, loans, and other assistance, and subject to the same obligations and requirements imposed by law related to such grants, loans, and […]